Summer Holidays
May 23, 2010 by admin
Filed under Dog Activities and Training
As we roll toward Memorial Day weekend, this is a good time to look at the summer holidays and what you will do with your dog. There are only so many grilled hot dogs your dog should consume, after all! Memorial Day In addition to being the traditional start of summer, Memorial Day (as you […]
Teaching Your Dog to Walk with Manners
May 6, 2010 by Beth
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The results of a recent Saturday Survey on our doggies.com blog indicated that a few of you have dogs who walk with perfect manners, some even without a leash. For the rest of us, here are some strategies you can use which will lead to more enjoyable walks for both of you. Why is a […]
Vacation Time with Your Dog
April 24, 2010 by Beth
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Spring has sprung and it’s time to start planning your summer vacation. But what to do about the four-legged member of your family? Leaving the dog at home If you choose to leave the dog at home, you have the options of having someone come into your home to care for your dog, farming the […]
Dock Diving
April 10, 2010 by Beth
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If your dog likes the water, dock diving may be just the activity you’re looking for to help the two of you bond. A relatively new sport, dock diving was developed as filler material for ESPN. It has since evolved to become one of the fastest-growing sports for dogs. The most popular dock diving event […]
Mushing: A Sled Dog’s Life
March 27, 2010 by Beth
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In honor of the 2010 Iditarod which started last week in Anchorage, Alaska, we present A Sled Dog’s Life, written by Sloopy, a 95-pound black and white Alaskan Malamute. A Sled Dog’s Life Hi! I’m Sloopy. I was born to run in the Iditarod, literally. My parents, Brutus and Angie, were sled dogs themselves and […]
The Road to Westminster
February 28, 2010 by Beth
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Have you ever thought about showing your dog and winning the granddaddy of them all, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show? It may look like it only requires running your dog around in a circle, but the road to Westminster is actually tough going, involving a lot of time, travel, and money, not to mention […]
Fun Winter Activities For You and Your Dog
February 7, 2010 by admin
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Is your dog getting worse cabin fever than you are? Just because the weather outside is frightful doesn’t mean that either one of you will enjoy staying indoors for weeks on end. There are many activities you can do outside, as long as you properly prepare for the colder weather. If your dog has short […]
Lure Coursing and Dock Diving
January 21, 2010 by admin
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Are you looking for a way to keep your dog occupied and in shape? You can’t go wrong with dog sports like lure coursing and dock diving. Lure coursing allows your dog to follow a lure through a course, going for the fastest time. Competitions are usually limited to sight hounds like Greyhounds, Afghans, and […]